To be fair, this blog could also refer to the appropriate food for a canoe or kayak expedition, horseriding or cycle touring too. It’s really about the ideal foods for when you have limited cooking facilities, no refrigeration, limited space for transportation,...

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is open to young people between 14 and 24 years of age. It runs throughout the UK and across the world. There are three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level comprises of four sections – volunteering,...

It’s the 9th day of our 12 Gifts of Christmas and hopefully so far we’ve been able to provide you with some inspiration for buying Christmas gifts for the Adventurers in your lives. Or at least been able to explain what you do with some of the kit they...

On Day 4 we talked about the stove. Today we’re recommending the pots and pans to cook with. Let’s face it, if you’re camping, canoeing or spending time in the hills, food as fuel or as comfort is a pretty important element in the planning, right?...

The MSR Pocket Rocket stove is my choice of stove for camping and backpacking. I know Michael prefers the MSR Windburner which we reviewed last month, but this one works well for me. They have since updated the design slightly so if you buy one now you are likely to...